Assessment for English Language Arts Grade 5, aligned to Calgary Board of Education framework.
10 questions total
Read the passage: “Maya tightened the laces on her old sneakers. The school race would begin in five minutes, and the fastest runners were already stretching. Maya took a deep breath and joined them at the starting line.” What can the reader most reasonably infer about Maya?
Read the passage: “The wind pushed against the windows. Branches scratched the roof, and thunder shook the walls. Inside, Leo pulled the blanket closer and listened.” Which detail best supports the idea that Leo feels frightened?
Read the passage: “At first, Nia hid her painting beneath a stack of papers. She thought the mountains looked uneven and the sky too bright. When her partner admired the colors, Nia studied the painting again. She decided to display it after all.” What character trait does Nia show by the end of the passage?